Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to Celebrate 60 Years of Imagineering at Disney's D23 Expo, August 9-11, 2013

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to Celebrate 60 Years of Imagineering at Disney's D23 Expo, August 9-11, 2013

09:00 EDT Friday, June 28, 2013

BURBANK, Calif. (Business Wire) -- In honor of the 60th anniversary of Walt Disney Imagineering and the
origins of Disney Parks and Resorts, Imagineering is hosting an “open
house” at the D23 Expo, August 9-11, opening the doors of its unique
facilities and offering an unprecedented look at its creative
processes—all on the floor of the Anaheim Convention Center. In
addition, Imagineers past and present will host an entire day of panel
discussions on Sunday, August 11, celebrating their 60 magical years of
“dreaming and doing.”

Within the “open house” pavilion, D23 Expo guests will get an up close
look at an eclectic array of Imagineering's creative minds—ride
engineers, model builders, pre-visualization artists, special effects
designers, inventors, and show animators—as they share the skills and
talents behind Imagineering's creative process. In addition, guests will
have the chance to glimpse at the “workspaces” of several project teams
from around Disney's global portfolio of parks and resorts, perhaps
spotting a few clues into coming attractions along the way.

For the first time at the D23 Expo, Walt Disney Imagineering will be
showcasing some of its most historical and revered concept art from its
Art Library, including Herb Ryman's original drawing of Disneyland. Also
in the Disney Parks pavilion, D23 Expo guests will again have the chance
to explore Mickey's of Glendale, an outlet of Walt Disney Imagineering's
employee-only store, to shop for unique souvenirs and collectibles and
Walt Disney Imagineering merchandise not available anywhere else.

In addition to the Imagineering Open House, D23 Expo attendees will be
able to attend 12 unique presentations and panel discussions that will
take fans on the incredible journey behind the latest Disney resorts,
attractions, and entertainment including:

The Art and Artistry of Aulani – Imagineers Joe Rohde and
Jeanette Lomboy will share the authentic tapestry of art and stories
found at Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa.

Mayhem, Mischief, and Monkeys: The Magic of Mystic Manor – Join
Imagineers Joe Lanzisero and others for the strange stories behind
Hong Kong Disneyland's Mystic Manor, the newest and one of the
most sophisticated attractions ever built.

Undiscovered Disneyland – Legendary Imagineer Tony Baxter
shares rare and never-before-seen footage of the early days of
Disneyland, from design and construction through opening day.

Broadcasts from Buena Vista Street – Enjoy the latest
‘soundtrack' from Disney California Adventure's Buena Vista Street,
featuring a live performance of Scary Symphony from radio
station KBVS and a panel discussion led by Imagineers.

Disney Ambassadors – Join current Disney Parks Ambassadors from
around the world as they discuss this renowned program and share
insights about its rich heritage, current outreach efforts, and the
importance of sharing Disney goodwill.

Voices of the Disney Parks – Back by popular demand, this panel
of famous Disney voices will gather for an encore panel discussion,
including recreations of some unforgettable Disney Parks sayings.

The panels continue on Sunday August 11, with a full day dedicated to
the celebration of Walt Disney Imagineering's 60th anniversary. The
presentations in the 2,000-seat Stage 23 with current and former
Imagineers will explore a wide range of topics, from working with Walt
Disney himself and the exploration of creativity, innovation, and humor
in the parks, to a lively discussion of what it's like to lead one of
the world's most creative organizations. More details on these exciting
panels and presenters will be revealed soon.

About D23 Expo 2013

The D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings the entire world of
Disney under one roof, providing attendees with unprecedented access to
Disney films, television, and theme parks. For the latest D23 Expo 2013
news, visit www.D23Expo.com.
To be part of the D23 Expo conversation, make sure to follow @DisneyD23
and tag your tweets with #D23Expo.

About D23

The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923
when Walt Disney opened his fledgling studio in Hollywood. D23 is the
first official club for fans in Disney's 90-year history. D23 gives its
members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing
them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication, Disney
twenty-three; a rich website at D23.com;
and member-exclusive discounts and special events for D23 Members
throughout the year, highlighted by the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California,
August 9–11, 2013.

Fans can join D23 at www.D23.com
and at www.DisneyStore.com/D23.
To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow us @DisneyD23
on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube.

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